kaas
cheese
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/kaːs/
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Cultural Note
The Netherlands is one of the world's largest cheese exporters. Gouda and Edam are the most famous varieties. Dutch cheese is classified by age: jong (young), belegen (matured), oud (old), and overjarig (extra-aged). The cheese markets in Gouda and Alkmaar are popular tourist attractions.
📝 Example Sentences
Nederland is beroemd om zijn kaas.
The Netherlands is famous for its cheese.
Wil je een stukje oude kaas?
Would you like a piece of aged cheese?
Op de markt in Gouda kun je kaas proeven.
At the market in Gouda you can taste cheese.